WELLINGTON Prep School has submitted plans for a brand new nursery building which will enable it to take children from two-years-old.

Subject to planning consent being obtained the school is developing its outstanding Early Years provision – and the addition of a brand new nursery will allow more families to benefit from the quality of teaching.

“The quality of our Early Years provision is well known and the inspection reports in 2011 and 2014 both judged our setting to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas,” said Prep School headmaster Adam Gibson. “This success is due to an exceptionally strong team of staff and the close partnership we enjoy with our families.

“Given this success, it comes as no surprise that the demand for places has increased so much that we now have a waiting list.”

The proposed new building will be on 175 Avenue, opposite the Prep School playground, and will care for two year olds.

Subject to planning approval it will be open in September 2016 and the existing nursery unit will remain in place and be dedicated to three and four year olds.

“Over the last six months we have developed plans with architects and visited other nurseries in order to create the best possible child-centred, innovative and environmentally friendly design.

“We are delighted with the proposals and we are currently discussing these with Taunton Deane Borough Council as we move through the planning process,” said Adam Gibson.

To reinforce the strength of the Early Years provision, the new position of Head of Early Years has been created.

From September 2015, Miss Jemma Harvey-Jones will lead and manage the nursery and reception teams whilst based in the current Nursery.

Plans for the new Nursery can be seen in the reception area of the Prep School Office from early May.